The Nigerian Navy has foiled another attempt at economic sabotage following the interception of a fibre boat carrying approximately 4,000 litres of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) within Lagos waterways.
Speaking on behalf of the Command, the Executive Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, who represented the Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, said the operation took place in the early hours of Saturday, October 11, 2025.
According to Captain Udoessien, the patrol team stationed at Tarkwa Bay made the interception through the effective use of the Nigerian Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness facility, specifically the Western Regional Control Centre of the Falcon Eye Alignment.
“The fibre boat, laden with about 4,000 litres of suspected AGO, was intercepted around the approaches to Commodore Pool within the Atlas Cove general area. Upon sighting the naval patrol team, the suspects abandoned the boat and fled,” he stated.
The confiscated product has since been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, represented by Superintendent Amoo Kehinde, for further investigation and necessary action.
Captain Udoessien emphasized that the successful operation aligns with the Strategic Directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, aimed at maintaining a credible presence along Lagos waterways and eliminating economic sabotage and maritime crimes.
He warned individuals involved in illegal maritime activities to desist, stressing that NNS BEECROFT remains committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s maritime domain.
“We will continue to intensify surveillance, patrols, and intelligence-driven missions to deny criminals the freedom to operate within Lagos waterways and adjoining creeks, thereby promoting socio-economic activities to thrive,” he added.